Between bass, leftfield & club music, Montreal-based label Causal Chain will release its next compilation: "VA [CC003]".⁠
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PREMIERE: DJ Suzmo - Obsession (Causal Chain)

IM089 - @galtier - Pulchra Es Elementis
Label: Infinite Machine
Release Date: September 24th,2021
Format: 12" / Digital

With 10 years in the ‘biz’ firmly under his belt, Jiah Wells is poised to release the first full-length LP of his Galtier project, Pulchra Es Elementis. Whilst Galtier is arguably one of the originators of the percussive style that would eventually fall under the Hard Drum label, the heightened theatrics of his recent output have seen him channel Blade Runner-styled sonics and move further away from absolute club functionality. Whilst Galtier’s output often seems to soundtrack hypothetical, off-planet words, Pulchra Es Elementis turns the focus inwards: towards Wells’ own emotional constellation, his evolving spirituality and his attempts to tap into planes of existence beyond the tangible. The album’s Latin title translates to ‘Elements are Beautiful’ and encapsulates the artist’s belief that there is grace in all of life’s aspects; pushing past what we deem as good or bad, minuscule or massive.

Pulchra Es Elementis begins with Crystalised Larva, a brooding opener of breathy pad synths and expansive kick drums which reverberate through the mix as if the hits originate from the bottom of a valley. There’s an indistinct sense of tension on this track, in part due to a central melody, which never resolves but only descends lower in pitch. This tension turns to explorative wonder on Wilfull Saviour, where a mirage of musical ideas come in and out of focus. Although the sonic worlds Galtier explores are internal to him, Wilfull Saviour still possesses that sense of a cosmic journey we’ve come to expect from Wells; an ardent fan of dystopian films and literature.

Continuing this emotional odyssey, Bruised, But Not Broken sees the artist push deeper into the psychological undergrowth; its murky tonality juxtaposes crisp, Reggaeton-inspired drum patterns with a heavily compressed one-note synth line that modulates wildly - cutting through the mix like a nagging thought that won’t leave your mind. Next up is U Were, U Are & What U Will Be, one of the more club-ready tracks of the LP, which gets us moving with a snarling bassline and layers upon layers of percussive hits and inflections.

At Pulchra Es Elementis’ mid-point is the LP’s title track, a drumless interlude where blissful, shimmering synths create a patchwork of intensities. Galtier’s approach to songwriting shines through here; ignoring musical pragmatics, he opts to feel his way through his compositions without knowing where they might end up. Following on from that weightless breather, Phantasiai turns up the freneticism with its head-spinning mix of drum programming and a glitched-out synth line that yo-yos up and down octaves. Things get even more furious on the Superficie-featuring Cavernam, a hollow Hard Drum banger inspired by Eskibeat sensibilities and designed to create a sense of self-implosion.

The album’s penultimate track, (U Are) Beautiful, is a tale of two halves: beginning with a moment of serenity as synthesizers swell like an ocean tide before evolving into a marching crescendo of raw energy. Rounding off the album, Shine Forth hurtles through pacey drum work and all manner of strange zaps and klaxons before giving way to a final dose of nebulous ambience.

A musical journey unlike any other ‘club music’ albums, Pulchra Es Elementis is an LP that demands to be consumed in one sitting. Reflecting on his place within the universe and the musical landscape, the album could be viewed as a musical exorcism which sees Galtier working through and shedding huge chunks of his ego that stuck to him out of fear of the unknown. Pulchra Es Elementis begins on an insecure, overwhelming or, even, existential note before rounding off with a related sense of vastness seen with new, more positive eyes. It’s a voyage we hope you will join him on.

Galtier - Shine Forth

✪ After our debut compilation, we are giving you a little present in form of the new "SWINE WORLD 22". Collection of songs about current dark times by artists from all over the world. Deep dive!

✪ This music compilation is intended to present soundtrack to the contemporary world. Growing depression and mental health problems; the increasingly intense digital world and online communication, the coming Metaverse, the real purchases of land in Decentraland or other virtual worlds, the less and less deep meaningful human contact; intensifying global warming and environmental issues or disasters… The artists in this unique compilation have made music for the current chaotic world and future dystopian futures that await us.

✪ You can support us via "Name Your Price" option on Bandcamp ♫ bit.ly/SwineWorld22 ♫

personalbrand - Failed State (UK Decay)

Mofo

Agnelo

EXIT100 Pt. Three

Scorn

Kid Drama & Skeptical - Scorn

✦ SWINE PREMIERE: @olivertorr and @tuf_i joined forces on "Tied with Wire" EP via @warecollective / listen to their first single now ✦

In 2022, Oliver Torr, a Europe-based multidisciplinary artist and composer known for his impulsive improvisation and technological experimentation, crossed paths with Tufi, an artist whose music thrives in the murky zones between genres and geographies. 

What began as a friendship quickly evolved into a creative partnership, culminating in their first collaborative EP. 

Blending Oliver's custom instruments and sonic extremities with Tufi's genre-defying soundscapes, the project showcases their shared passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new musical territories. Together, they crafted a sonic experience that blurs the lines between structure and chaos, sound and space.

[Swine Premiere] Tufi & Oliver Torr - tied -w- wire (WARE)

First edition of Jokkoo Black Bandcamp Friday aka J.B.B.F!
MOOKI6, Opoku, B4MBA, Baba Sy (aka PASAPORTEMAN) and Nusmaïll, propose 4 tracks that mark different mutations of the collective's DNA.

From experimental Bouyon to Afro Satured Drums via Industrial Dancehall and Destructive Ambient, a variety of bpm for you to enjoy.


Artwork : OPOKU
credits

JBBF Vol. 1

B4MBA - Unificación

NTFL x Entrañas - La Basura De Tu Ciudad

This one's got a thick 808 in the background and some other dark bass sounds.

BLURRY

Sword of Akasha

The manipulate and you won't look like you don't know how to drive

Exit Records is at forefront of electronic music, constantly pushing the envelope in terms of aesthetic and execution.
Label owner dBridge strikes a careful balance between releasing music that serves a purpose for dancers and thinkers alike. The roster of artists involved in the label is allowed express themselves as they see fit with only one stipulation; pushing the genre forward.
The Exit Records club nights are typically riotous affairs- they stand as a mix of the most cutting-edge music crossed with a firm eye on the dancefloor, from stages at festivals to residencies at clubs across the world, the events are known to sell out.
As the label enters its 15th year of existence a confidence in sound and direction has come to the fore and this is what cements Exit Records as a go-to label for those inside and out of the genre.

Kid Drama & Skeptical - Scorn

Exit Records UK